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2024 was a remarkable year for nursing, the RCN, & our 500k members. Together we:

✅ raised the alarm on corridor care
✅ started implementing our 5-year EDI strategy
✅ provided support, advice & representation to almost 100,000 members

And much more - read the 2024 annual review: buff.ly/D1P4Fno

RCN rep, Lidia was at Iveagh House in Newry speaking to the District Nurses today. #useyourvote #payconsultation #rcn #nursespay

Ward walk at Craigavon Hospital last week speaking to children's nurses about the pay consultation and signing up some student nurses. @rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social @rcnlibraries.bsky.social #payconsultation #nursespay #rcn #useyourvoice #jointhercn

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Join Janine Compston and the Belfast Branch as they connect with voting volunteers! Want to make a difference? Scan the QR code and become a voting volunteer today. 🗳️
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As we celebrate Learning Disability Week, we were treated to wonderful performance from the choir at Glenveagh Special School who opened our RCN NI CAMHS and Learning Disability Networks joint event today. Thanks to all of our presenters, to the staff and pupils at Glenveagh & everyone who attended.

Agnew Judgement - how this may affect you
On 4 October 2023 the UK Supreme Court delivered its judgment in the case of Chief Constable of the PSNI and another v Agnew and Others.
Find out everything you need to know right here: 👇
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HAPPY PRIDE MONTH 🏳️‍🌈

You matter 🏳️‍🌈

You are loved 🏳️‍🌈

You are worthy 🏳️‍🌈

Your identity is real and valid 🏳️‍🌈

BE PROUD. BE YOU! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍🌈

@natlou28.bsky.social and I are here! #RCN25 we’re nearly ready! See you soon @rcn.org.uk 💙

Another fantastic event being put on by the school nurses network 👇👇👇

RCN Northern Ireland was celebrating International Nurses' Day at Stormont today at the Parkrun. It was great to see everyone, including a few familiar faces!

Celebrating International Nurses' Day at Stormont's parkrun earlier. It was a great morning and we also seen a familiar face.
#rcn #nursesday #parkrun

RCN staff Ruth Thompson and Karen Bowes gave oral evidence to the NI Assembly Health Committee on access to palliative care services saying “Nurses play a unique and critical role in providing palliative care.. and are central to ensuring a dignified, comfortable, and peaceful end-of-life journey.”

General practice nurse: what I do at work | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing As a lead nurse in general practice, Rebecca does everything from diagnosing and prescribing to promoting preventive care. She tells us more about what she does at work

How much do you know about general practice nursing?

We sit down with Rebecca, a general practice nurse, to learn more about her role and what motivates her.

Read her interview 🔽 www.rcn.org.uk/magazines/Ca...

On #MentalHealthNursesDay staff at Holywell Hospital organised a wellbeing event to recognise the exceptional and vital role of mental health nurses,who work tirelessly caring and advocating for their patients. Remember if you are struggling their is support see below. www.rcn.org.uk/.../Member.....

RCN NI Board members Ann Butler and Kate Ward Courtney represented the RCN at the annual conference of the Alliance Party in Belfast on Saturday. Discussion included the issues of corridor care, violence against nursing staff, acute hospital reconfiguration and building capacity in primary care.

Margaret Graham, Chair of the RCN Northern Ireland History of Nursing Network, reflects on her time living at Broadway Towers in today's Irish News

The RCN Northern Ireland History Network paid a visit to the Ulster Museum yesterday to hear more about nursing artefacts the Museum holds and Matron Musson's medals. Anne Musson was Matron of the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast from 1922 until 1946. She had served in World War 1 in France.

🔔 Mark your calendars!🗓️ - 19 February 2025. Join us as Jim Gamble, a former Chief Police Officer, current CEO of the Ineqe Safeguarding Group, explores emerging online trends, behaviours, and how AI can be utilized to educate and protect us all.

You only have until 14 February 2025 deadline to submit your nominations in one of the 15 categories of our 2025 Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year Awards.

With the coveted title of RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year 2025 up for grabs. 👇
www.rcn.org.uk/northernirel...

Corridor care letter We've written to the Health Secretary Wes Streeting MP, and NHS England calling for an end to treating patients in unsafe spaces. Bringing together a coalition of health care orgs we're demanding transparent reporting and an end to this unacceptable practice.

The UK government cannot understand the impact of care in corridors on patients, families and staff if it isn't being reported.

Alongside a coalition of organisations, we’ve written to Wes Streeting MP and NHS England calling for mandatory reporting.

Read more:

Wound infection: diagnosis, treatment and prevention Wound infection: diagnosis, treatment and prevention

Wound infection: a guide for nurses

This article outlines the main aspects of diagnosing, treating and preventing wound infections.

RCN Awards | Royal College of Nursing RCN Awards recognise the hard work and achievements of our members.

Do you know a colleague who makes an extraordinary contribution to the nursing community?

At the RCN Awards, we honour RCN members who deserve special recognition for their work.

✨Nominations for the 2025 close 13 January✨

Make your nominations here ▶️

One day left to vote! Please take 5 minutes to have your voice heard and tell us what you think of your pay offer. Vote now: www.rcn.org.uk/myrcn/Northe...

You have just two days left to make your voice heard and vote in our pay consultation. It is more important now than ever for you to tell us what you think. Vote here: www.rcn.org.uk/myrcn/Northe...

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